The Top 3 Industrial REITs: Behind the 2Q17 Results

Top 3 Industrial REITs: An Overview of the 2Q17 Results

By Jennifer Mathews
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Aug 25, 2017 12:19 pm EST

The sector as a whole

Industrial REITs (real estate investment trusts) are currently experiencing a boom, and many anticipate future growth backed by the value-added policies expected to be taken up by the Trump administration. Many believe that Trump has instigated a sense of optimism within the economy, which has triggered growth.

To be sure, the rise in GDP, the continued low unemployment, and industrial growth have all boosted momentum for industrial REITs since the beginning of 2017.

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Although the rising interest rate has posed a threat for REITs by increasing cost of debt, economic growth has offset the negative impact of hawkish interest rates across the industry.

PLD’s management is optimistic about business momentum and has enhanced its guidance for fiscal 2017, which has boosted investor confidence all the more.

Duke Realty in 1H17

Duke Realty stock has seen a 21.4% gain in the first seven months of 2017 backed by upbeat 1H17 results, and its enhanced fiscal 2017 guidance and strategic initiatives to boost industry presence appear to be encouraging investors.